Job Details

Technical Climbing Arborist

Location: Vernon, British Columbia Canada
Salary: $38-$42 an hour (depending on skill)

GREEN GIANT TREE REMOVAL 

ggtr.ca

LEAD CLIMBING ARBORIST Seasonal Position – at least 3 years climbing experience.  Will be working along side Chief Arborist/ Owner of Company

● Be a highly skilled professional in the safe maintenance and management of trees
of all sizes and species in a wide range of conditions (dead, dying, storm damaged
and hazardous) and to work in all manner of environments with high-risk target
zones
● Be capable of performing physically demanding manual labor in a variety of
weather conditions
● Be ready, willing and able to perform any sized tree removal or  pruning on a regular basis
● Safely operate and maintain chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, mini skid steer,
and other necessary equipment.
● Have a diploma in arboriculture or are ISA/TCIA Certified or the equivilant in experience & knowledge
● Be able to carry out all aspects of aerial tree care operations and conform to BC &
ISA industry standards & Arborist best work practices.
● Be able to carefully and accurately follow detailed job directives, delegate to crew members and execute them with the highest standard of quality
● Help create and maintain a positive atmosphere and productive team environment
● Complete work efficiently with excellent time management and on-site
problem-solving skills
● Have a serious work ethic, high motivation and keen ambition
● Embody and practice leadership, communication, and accountability
● Provide mentoring for Junior Climbers and Groundworkers
● Be unequivocally available for emergency storm response; be available for 4
weekends of work per year
● Be able to conduct a pre-work risk assessment and safety tailgates on the
provided tablet on every job
● Be open to giving and receiving feedback from co-workers and management
● Perform excellent worksite cleanup at every property
● Read company Policies & Procedures Manual and agree to uphold it
● Drivers license and experience driving Heavy Equipment vehicles (10 speed manual an asset)
● CPR/First Aid certification & Working at Heights Training an asset.